Barista Coffee

After a fire which caused enough damage to close the popular Barista Coffee and Aviary restaurant on July 5th, both are finally getting near reopening. Barista is holding a celebration this Saturday night at 7 pm. They will open for regular business at 6 am on Monday. Aviary restaurant is at least a month out from … [Read more...] about Aviary Restaurant Expands, Barista Coffee Reopens

Aviary and Barista Coffee reopening still pending after July 4th fire
Where are Aviary and Barista II? They have been closed since a fire destroyed the roof on July 4th. I've been told by several people the repairs haven't started, as the insurance company and the landlord are arguing over terms. I can … [Read more...] about Fire Recovery Slow for Aviary & Barista and More News

Last year Stumptown Coffee Roasters won by a significant margin. This year, Barista Coffeehouse surged and came very close to tying their score, with only 1% of the vote separating them. When you factor in the number of Stumptown stores versus the two Barista locations, it's a pretty impressive showing. Ristretto … [Read more...] about Survey 2011: Best Coffeehouse in Portland

Sure, you thought that you’ve been in Portland’s hippest coffee shops, sipped on single-origin French press while enjoying the pour over bar, sleek furnishings and espresso equipment that likely is worth more than your car. But now that’s water under the bridge. Add all of that to a high definition surround sound … [Read more...] about Interview – Billy Wilson: Barista Coffee

Byron Beck says that Bruce Carey Enterprises is opening a pizza place in the Pearl District
"Word is that Via Tribunali will pop up downtown and will be a co-venture with another restaurant group that's already started to make a splash in the Portland market. No word on when Via Tribunali will actually open, as the … [Read more...] about New Restaurants: Barista, Bunk Bar, Little Big Burger

Billy Wilson to Open "Barista" Coffeehouse A new coffeehouse is to open in the space last occupied by Acorn, or before that, Little Wing Cafe. Why is this news? Because it is owned by Billy Wilson, formerly of Albina Press, currently of Coffeehouse NW. Billy is known for having a huge following of coffee … [Read more...] about Lucier Restaurant Closed, Billy Wilson Opens “Barista”